US3993245A
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Method and apparatus for spraying agrochemicals
Assignee: Shell USA Inc
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Filing: 1976-02-03
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Granted: 1976-11-23
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Expires: 1996-02-03
Abstract
Abstract A spraying apparatus is charged with pesticide, and optionally also pressurized, by the attachment and puncture of a pressurized container of agrochemical.
Inventors
- 👤 Colin P. Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 23:12
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05B; B05B9/00; B05B9/03; B05B9/04; B05B9/08; B05B9/0805; B05B9/0811; B05B9/0816
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
A spraying device for safe application of agrochemicals comprising a spray tank connected through a spray valve to at least one spray nozzle, the spray tank communicating with a charging valve which incorporates container puncturing means and container attachment means, a container containing an agrochemical formulation under super-atmospheric pressure, and a sealing means located so as to provide a substantially fluid-tight seal between the container for agrochemicals and the charging valve.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
71 words
A spraying device for safe application of agrochemicals comprising a spray tank connected through a spray valve to at least one spray nozzle, the spray tank communicating with a charging valve which incorporates container puncturing means and container attachment means, a container containing an agrochemical formulation under super-atmospheric pressure, and a sealing means located so as to provide a substantially fluid-tight seal between the container for agrochemicals and the charging valve.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the puncturing means comprises a sharp projection located in the charging valve so as to impinge upon a weak-point in the container when the two are brought into contact.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
140 words
A method of safely applying an agrochemical formulation to a locus, which comprises loading water into a spray tank connected through a spray valve to at least one spray nozzle and communicating with a charging valve which incorporates puncturing means, attaching to the charging valve a container containing a chemical formulation under super-atmospheric pressure, puncturing the container with the puncturing means, permitting the formulation to flow from the container into the spray tank under the action of pressure whilst maintaining a substantially fluid-tight seal between the container and the charging valve, whereby the formulation is mixed with the water whilst the escape of formulation to the atmosphere is minimized or prevented, and releasing the spray valve to feed the resultant aqueous chemical mixture from the spray tank through the spray nozzles as a spray which is distributed over the locus.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
140 words
A method of safely applying an agrochemical formulation to a locus, which comprises loading water into a spray tank connected through a spray valve to at least one spray nozzle and communicating with a charging valve which incorporates puncturing means, attaching to the charging valve a container containing a chemical formulation under super-atmospheric pressure, puncturing the container with the puncturing means, permitting the formulation to flow from the container into the spray tank under the action of pressure whilst maintaining a substantially fluid-tight seal between the container and the charging valve, whereby the formulation is mixed with the water whilst the escape of formulation to the atmosphere is minimized or prevented, and releasing the spray valve to feed the resultant aqueous chemical mixture from the spray tank through the spray nozzles as a spray which is distributed over the locus.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
A method as claimed in claim 3, wherein the opening of the container is achieved by the provision of a weak point in the container which is easily penetrated by the puncturing means located in the charging valve.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-11-23 | 1980-05-24 | 1980-11-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-11-23 | 1984-05-24 | 1984-11-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-11-23 | 1988-05-24 | 1988-11-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |